with die stamped steel fittings
junior officers of the 88th who rose rapidly from the rank of Lieutenant to acting regimental commander often lacked the experience writing detailed after action reports
and while there is no official abbreviation
United States Army Air Force Pilot Badge: in sterling silver
issued 12 March 1934
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Buy Now with die stamped steel fittings(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 72 mm (w) x 44. 11 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by its